Honor Magic V6 vs Nokia 4.2
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $1599 and $169. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 18/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nokia 4.2
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Nokia 4.2 better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $1599
- Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nokia 4.2, the Honor Magic V6 scores 64 points higher (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Nokia 4.2 — 6/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (98/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (83/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (78/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nokia 4.2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 795 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1520x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $169 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nokia 4.2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nokia 4.2 by 2057.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1430. Nokia 4.2 was $1430 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (98/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (83/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (78/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (78/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia 4.2?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 64 points (82/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nokia 4.2?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nokia 4.2 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia 4.2?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia 4.2?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nokia 4.2?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.